Notes: The Oxford pronunciation ignores the popular American use, as in this (31 Mar 2009) singing of "Scarborough Fair." The Macmillan audio is for the verb slough, and not the noun. San Diego's Famosa Slough [slu] Salt Marsh Preserve via myspace (2 March 2007).
Last revised by grosslearning, MK Gross 25 Nov 2010 print using default mode, first page only
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ough_(orthography) 6 to 10 possible pronunciations (UK)
A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough;
after falling into a slough, he coughed, houghed, and hiccoughed.
Mentioned 25-Nov-2010 on ShulWeek and found on-line at braingle.
Notes: The Oxford pronunciation ignores the popular American use, as in this (31 Mar 2009) singing of "Scarborough Fair." The Macmillan audio is for the verb slough, and not the noun. San Diego's Famosa Slough [slu] Salt Marsh Preserve via myspace (2 March 2007).Last revised by grosslearning, MK Gross
25 Nov 2010
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